Cork Safety Alerts

Lifeguards and Lifeboat Crew Save Five Swimmers from Dangerous Rip Currents at Inchydoney Beach

Lifeguards rescue five from Inchydoney rips in two incidents Monday.

Innishmore Playground in Ballincollig Set for €85,000 Upgrade

Ballincollig's Innishmore Playground to get €85k upgrade with works finishing by December.

Alcohol Accounts for Over Half of Addiction Treatment Cases in South-West Ireland

* New data from Coolmine Therapeutic Community reveals that alcohol accounts for 53% of all addiction treatment presentations in the South-West region, significantly higher than the national average of 40%, as services across Ireland operate at full capacity. Ireland's addiction treatment services are experiencing sustained record demand, with

Cork-Founded Toy Library Tackles Back-to-School Costs with Nationwide Sharing Campaign

Cork's Toy Library tackles back-to-school costs: Free platform lets families swap bags & supplies, saving money & 1,700kg plastic since 2024.

Five Scenic Sunday Drives Around Cork Perfect for Escaping the Crowds

Take the road less travelled this weekend with these stunning Cork routes that combine breathtaking views, charming coffee stops, and blissfully light traffic.

Incident on Gurranabraher Road

Take care on approach.

Kinsale Road Roundabout Closed Until 05:30

Emergency Services will be accommodated at all times in emergency situations.

Weekend Consultant Rosters Slash Emergency Department Waiting Times by Half

New weekend rostering arrangements have led to a 51% drop in patients waiting on trolleys during the August bank holiday weekend, as the HSE implements seven-day consultant coverage across acute hospitals.

Major Coriander Recall Across Irish Supermarkets Over Further Listeria Concerns

Major coriander recall at Aldi, Tesco, Dunnes, Lidl & SuperValu over further Listeria risk.

Revenue Seizes €325,750 Worth of Contraband in Week-Long Operation

Revenue seizes €325k contraband in week-long op: drugs, fake goods & untaxed items bound for addresses across Ireland.

Breakdown at Victoria Cross